Reina Faubin, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Religious Affairs of Haiti — Statement at the UN Security Council on Haiti

20 July 2026 | 10198th Meeting

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Madam President, members of the Security Council, Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen,

At the outset, I wish to commend the Democratic Republic of the Congo for its Presidency of the Security Council during the month of July, and I wish you every success.

On behalf of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Haiti, His Excellency Alix Didier Fils-Aimé, and the Haitian people, I express our sincere gratitude to the members of the Security Council and to all partners who continue to assist Haiti in its pursuit of peace, security, stability, democracy, and prosperity.

I also wish to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH), Mr. Carlos Ruiz Massieu, for his briefing, as well as the Secretary-General for his quarterly report and his letter of 29 May 2026 submitted pursuant to Security Council Resolution 2814.

My thanks also go to Mr. Jack Christofides, Special Representative for the Gang Suppression Force; Ms. Vanessa Fraser, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict; and Ms. Monica Juma, Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, for their important briefings.

The children of Haiti are among those most severely affected by the country’s security and humanitarian crisis. It is for their future that we must work together to restore lasting security so they may grow up in peace, attend school, and build the future they deserve.

I also welcome the participation of my counterpart, His Excellency Roberto Álvarez Gil, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Dominican Republic.

We further express our support for the statement that will be delivered by Jamaica on behalf of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM).

I also thank the members of the Security Council for their constructive interventions today, particularly Ambassador Waltz for sharing the observations from his recent visit to Haiti.

Today, I wish to deliver a message of hope—to our international partners and, above all, to the people of Haiti.

Real progress is being achieved on the ground.

We are closer than we have been in years to restoring security and holding free, credible, inclusive, and participatory elections.

Now is not the time to give up.

Now is not the time to step back.

Now is the time for the international community to stand firmly alongside the Haitian people, consolidate the progress already achieved, and help Haiti return permanently to the path of peace, security, stability, democracy, and hope.

Madam President,

Despite the immense challenges, Haiti is moving forward.

Our security forces, together with the Gang Suppression Force, remain fully mobilized to restore security throughout the country.

Our Government remains fully committed to restoring constitutional order while implementing the reforms necessary to strengthen security, reinforce public institutions, and improve the daily lives of our people.

The electoral process has now advanced further than at any point over the past decade.

Two of the three major phases required to organize national elections have already been completed.

The remaining phase rests with the Provisional Electoral Council, which is expected to publish the official electoral calendar in the coming days.

The registration of political parties has been completed.

The voter registration process has now begun.

The electoral process is fully underway because the Haitian Government firmly believes that elections are the only legitimate path toward restoring democratic governance.

Madam President,

Haiti needs elections that are free, credible, inclusive, and, above all, participatory.

We need elections that restore confidence.

We need elections that strengthen democratic legitimacy.

We need elections that pave the way toward lasting peace and stability.

This is what the more than 12 million people of Haiti are hoping for.

Today, seven of Haiti’s ten departments are ready to conduct electoral activities without major security impediments.

The deployment of the Gang Suppression Force in the remaining three departments is therefore essential to ensure that every Haitian citizen can freely exercise the fundamental right to choose their leaders.

Security remains the indispensable foundation for legitimate elections.

The Government has taken significant steps to improve the security environment.

Since January 2026, more than 2,000 police officers have been trained through the Government’s P4000 programme.

At the same time, 1,500 new members are being recruited into the Haitian Armed Forces.

If current progress continues, by the end of this year the Haitian National Police will have been reinforced by approximately 4,000 additional officers, while the Armed Forces will receive 1,500 new personnel.

Our objective is clear.

We seek to progressively strengthen Haiti’s own security institutions so they can fully assume responsibility for protecting our country.

Concrete results are already visible.

Three internally displaced persons camps have been closed, allowing many families to return to their homes.

At the same time, the Government is pursuing a new humanitarian approach that moves beyond emergency assistance toward creating sustainable economic opportunities, particularly for young Haitians.

Alongside these efforts, we have reactivated the National Commission for Disarmament, Dismantlement and Reintegration.

We are also continuing major reforms of the judicial system with the objective of strengthening the rule of law and ensuring greater accountability.

Two specialized judicial chambers dedicated to prosecuting mass crimes, sexual violence, and serious financial crimes have already been established.

Nevertheless, we recognize that this progress remains fragile.

For that reason, we call upon the Security Council to support the full deployment of the Gang Suppression Force and to renew its mandate so that it may receive the support required to fulfil its mission.

Madam President,

The progress achieved on the ground is real.

Now is not the time to retreat.

For too long, Haiti has been defined by its crises.

Today, Haiti wishes to be recognized for the progress it is making.

The Haitian people continue to demonstrate extraordinary resilience.

Our institutions continue to function.

Security is improving.

Territory is gradually being recovered.

The electoral process continues to advance.

Under the leadership of Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé, the Republic of Haiti is maintaining this momentum.

We cannot afford to lose it.

This is why Haiti needs enduring partnerships.

We need sustained international engagement to consolidate the progress already achieved.

Today, the international community faces a clear choice.

It can reinforce the momentum created through the considerable efforts of the Haitian people and their institutions, or it can risk allowing years of collective work to be undermined just as Haiti comes closer than it has in many years to restoring security and holding democratic elections.

Supporting the full deployment of the Gang Suppression Force and renewing its mandate means supporting Haiti’s security.

Supporting Haiti’s security means standing with the Haitian people.

It is an investment in democracy, regional stability, and international peace and security.

Together, we must ensure that today’s fragile gains become irreversible.

Together, we must enable the Haitian people to finally turn the page on violence and instability and build a future founded on peace, security, stability, and hope.

The time has come to secure these achievements for future generations.

I thank you.